Job Title: Construction Operator
Job Description
Join our team as a Construction Operator where you will work in a concrete block producing shop operating automated machinery. You will be responsible for producing brick pavers, concrete blocks, cinder blocks, and other construction and hardscaping materials. You will receive training on inspecting blocks, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting machines, and other tasks. Be prepared for physical work including shoveling dirt, concrete, and rocks, and working at heights. Training for this role may take up to a year.
Responsibilities
Operate automated machinery for producing concrete blocks and other materials
Inspect blocks for quality assurance
Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery
Shovel dirt, concrete, rocks, and other materials as needed
Work comfortably at heights
Support tasks in both indoor and outdoor environments
Essential Skills
Experience with construction, hand tools, and general labor
Knowledge of carpentry, production, and concrete work
Proficiency with power tools, tape measures, and shovels
Experience with landscaping, finish carpentry, and hardscaping
Ability to operate forklifts and perform demolition work
Manual dexterity and machine operation skills
Quality assurance capabilities
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Willingness to learn
Ability to lift 80-100 lbs
6+ months of construction labor experience (Masonry, Concrete, Asphalt, Hardscaping, Landscaping, Demolition)
Forklift experience is a plus
Mechanical aptitude for making repairs and troubleshooting
Why Work Here?
This is a family-owned company with a 3rd generation owner that values training and investing in their employees. They welcome entry-level candidates and provide extensive training. The company offers competitive wages, with starting pay at $21.72 plus a $0.75 premium for 2nd shift, and up to $29 after six years. As a union shop, they provide great benefits including health, pension, holiday, and vacation.
Work Environment
You will work mostly indoors in a loud shop/factory environment, but some outside work is also required. Be prepared to get dirty working with specific materials. The team runs lean with 5 people on each shift, and there may be occasional tasks in the outside yard.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.47 - $22.47/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Farmington Hills,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
